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European Union Fines Microsoft $730 Million Over Browser Monopoly

The European Union competition police has handed Microsoft an enormous $730 million fine after the software giant admitted that a “technical error” saw new Windows machines arriving without the option to choose a default web browser.


Internet Explorer 10 For Windows 7 Is Finally Available For Download

Windows 7 users are finally getting Internet Explorer 10. They’ll be auto-upgraded in a few weeks, but you can go ahead and download the updated browser starting today.


Your Ancient Internet Explorer Is Wasting Everyone’s Time And Money

The New York Times’ spectacular multimedia feature, “Snow Fall: The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek”, is incredible. The elegant design and tasteful extras only contribute to the gripping narrative. It’s everything we’ve been promised about the journalism of the future. But if you’re looking at it on Internet Explorer 8, you’re doing it wrong.


Internet Explorer: Mayans Were Right Because IE10 Is Actually Good Now

In another excellent ad for Internet Explorer 10, the browser pokes fun at itself saying that the sign of apocalypse is here because Internet Explorer 10 is actually good now. This follows up the hilarious video ad that showed internet trolls saying IE10 sucked… less. What a hot streak of hilarious self-deprecating humour!


Ads In Internet Explorer Could Be Tracking Your Mouse

If you still use Internet Explorer, there’s more to worry about than a crappy browsing experience. Microsoft has confirmed that it’s looking into a “mouse tracking” flaw which affects IE 6 through 10.


Microsoft Looks Deep In The Heart Of Internet Explorer Trolls

You may not have noticed — why would you have? — but Internet Explorer has actually gotten markedly better! Better enough to at least possibly soften the hardest-hearted internet troublemaker.


Here’s The Delicious Cake Mozilla Sent Microsoft To Celebrate IE10

While Firefox and Internet Explorer have a long history of feuding online for market share, when it comes to celebrating the launch of a new browser version, it’s all smiles and cake. This week, the Firefox guys sent the IE team the above baked treat to officially welcome Internet Explorer 10 into the world. It’s a tradition that spans back to 2006.


Xbox 360 Dashboard Update: Oh Hey, Internet Explorer For Your TV

Pretty soon, Microsoft will officially release a new software update to all Xbox 360 users that will include a big blue icon with an ‘e’ stamped on it. Yep, the Xbox 360 is finally getting Internet Explorer, a real browser for your TV.


An Honest Version Of That Really Cool Microsoft Internet Explorer Ad

Microsoft has done a bang up job with Internet Explorer and has a fancy, heart-pumping, dare-I-say-cool commercial to go along with it. Seriously, watch it. But you know what? It’s hard to stop poking fun of IE because of its horrid reputation.


What Chrome, IE And Firefox Look Like After Installing CNET’s Top 20 Downloads

It’s second nature to me to watch for the tell-tale disclaimer prompt during a program install, asking me to opt-out of adopting a toolbar, or making a product’s website my home page, or downloading some “system cleaning” tool I’ve never heard of. But what would happen if you didn’t take this cautious approach? What if you’re the type of person that clicks the “Next” button blindly or automatically goes for the “Typical” install option?